SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 1/16/2015

Here are some interesting new and limited edition products found on store shelves by us and your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Stonyfield Organic Oh My Yog!

I really want to make fun of its name, but I have to admit it sticks out among all the other yogurts on the shelf. Oh My Yog! is a three layered yogurt. The top is cream, the middle is yogurt, and the bottom is fruit. Along with this gingered pear, there’s also apple cinnamon, Madagascar vanilla bean, orange cranberry, Pacific Coast strawberry, and wild Quebec blueberry. (Spotted by Dubba at Market Basket.)

Dannon Light & Fit Protein Shake

I guess this is easier than sucking regular yogurt from its container using a boba tea straw. (Spotted by Sylvia at Vons.)

Stonyfield Organic Greek and Chia

I look forward to the day when there’s Stonyfield Greek and Hemp Yogurt. (Spotted by Lindsay at Meijer.)

Yulu Aussie Style Yogurt

Yulu is an Aussie-style yogurt. What’s Aussie-style yogurt? Are we supposed to stir them clockwise or something? According to the internet, it’s creamier and not as sour as Greek yogurt. Yulu comes in five flavors — kangaroo, koala, wallaby, flat white coffee, and Vegemite. Oh wait, I’m sorry. That’s not right. It’s available in vanilla bean, strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, and honey. (Spotted by Lindsay at Meijer.)

Chobani Flip Chocolate Haze Craze Greek Yogurt

I could eat this. Or I could eat plain Chobani Greek Yogurt with a Nutella dipped spoon. Or I could skip the yogurt and shovel Nutella into my mouth. (Spotted by Lindsay at Meijer.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new or limited edition product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo and the hashtag #spotted. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

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SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Starburst Superfruit Flavors

Starburst Superfruit Flavors

Starburst is a contradiction because they’re solid, yet juicy like a liquid. Starburst Superfruit is a contradiction because superfruits are good for you, but Starburst candy is not. (Spotted by Nick at Walmart.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new or limited edition product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo and the hashtag #spotted. If you’ve tried the product, share your thoughts about it in the comments.

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SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 1/15/2015

Here are some interesting new and limited edition products found on store shelves by us and your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Kellogg's Limited Edition Frosted Cinnamon Roll Pop-Tarts

The once permanent Frosted Cinnamon Roll Pop-Tarts are now Limited Edition Frosted Cinnamon Roll Pop-Tarts. (Spotted by Dustin at Food Lion.)

Limited Edition Sweet & Hot Crunch 'n Munch

Can someone tell me what makes these hot? (Spotted by Nick at Walmart.)

Stouffer's Garlic Parmesan Mac & Cheese

Stouffer's White Cheddar Mac & Cheese

Oh, Stouffer’s! What will you do when you run out of ideas for new mac and cheese varieties? (Spotted by Kelly at Redners.)

Fiber One Protein Cookies & Creme

South Beach Diet Good to Go Bars Extra Protein Chocolate Chip

To be honest, these Fiber One and South Beach Diet bars have become all a blur. Half of me thinks we’ve already covered these, but the other half thinks we haven’t. (Spotted by Nick at Hannaford.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new or limited edition product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo and the hashtag #spotted. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

REVIEW: Pepsi Pink (Japan)

Pepsi Pink (Japan)

When I think of pink, the first three things that come to my mind are Hello Kitty, pink lemonade, and the backsides of casual Victoria’s Secret clothing.

The fourth thing that comes to mind is Pepsi Pink from Japan. For most people, the fourth thing would probably be flamingos, roses, the My Little Pony Pinkie Pie, the singer Pink, breast cancer awareness, Pink Floyd, pigs, the Powerpuff Girl Blossom, Valentine’s Day, tongues, the Pink Power Ranger, or raw meat.

But for me it’s Pepsi Pink because, when it originally came out in 2011, I didn’t spend the $12 or so at an online Japanese snack store to have a bottle shipped to me, making it one of the few Pepsi flavors from Japan I haven’t tried. I guess you could say it’s my pink whale.

With its color and the fact that Japanese snack companies are known for coming up with weird flavors, you might think Pepsi Pink has an unusual flavor, like roses, pigs, or raw meat. Well, I’m sorry to disappoint you kreatophagists out there, Pepsi Pink is strawberry milk flavored.

Pepsi Pink (Japan) Closeup

It has an sickly sweet strawberry aroma that’s also slightly floral. It’s what I imagine the Care Bear’s Care-a-lot smells like. The strawberry flavor is a hyper-sweet, artificial version of strawberry. They kind of taste like the strawberry bon bons hard candy that are seen only around Halloween.

The back end of each sip is a bit more interesting because that’s where the “milk” flavor kicks in. Its sweetness and flavor makes it taste more like artificial cream than artificial milk. Also, the milkiness reminds me of another Japanese drink I’ve had. It might be Calpis, but I’m not 100 percent sure.

As for its cola flavor, even though the word “cola” is printed in big letters on the bottle, there isn’t any.

Pepsi Pink is okay, but I couldn’t drink the entire bottle in one sitting. I could only take its sweet and artificial flavor in small doses.

I’m glad I finally conquered my pink whale, but, much like most Japanese Pepsi flavors I’ve tried, I don’t have the urge to buy more.

(Nutrition Facts – 100 ml – 47 kcal, 0 grams of fat, 15 milligrams of sodium, 11.8 grams of carbohydrates, and 0 grams of protein.)

Item: Pepsi Pink (Japan)
Purchased Price: $3.50 (plus shipping)
Size: 490 ml
Purchased at: J-List
Rating: 5 out of 10
Pros: Strawberry flavor reminds me of strawberry bon bon. Milky flavor reminds me of Calpis (I think). Finally conquering my pink whale. Not raw meat flavored.
Cons: Only available in Japan. No cola flavor. I could only take its sweetness and artificialness in small doses. Slight floralness isn’t for everyone.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 1/14/2015

Here are some interesting new and limited edition products found on store shelves by us and your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Friendly's Limited Edition Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel

This looks like a flavor that should be around all the time. Although, I could do without the elephant looking smug because it can balance a peanut on its trunk. Oh, you think you’re a bad ass. Well, let me bring a bucket of mice over and let’s see how bad ass you are, elephant. On Second Scoop has a review. (Spotted by Nick at Hannaford.)

Healthy Choice Simply Cafe Steamers (Chicken Fried Rice and Meatball Marinara)

“Welcome to the 100 percent natural party. I guess it’s better to be really late than not come at all.” said Lean Cuisine. There are also Lemon Herb Chicken and Chicken Pasta Primavera flavors. (Spotted by Nick at Target.)

Nature Valley Nut Crisp Bars (Almond Dark Chocolate and Salted Caramel Peanut)

Where’s the granola? WHERE’S THE GRANOLA! (Spotted by Nick at Target.)

Dove Mocha Latte & Dark Chocolate Swirl

I have the urge to visit a zoo for some strange reason. Here’s Candy Blog’s review of them. (Spotted by Cybele at CVS.)

Post Great Grains Granola (Blueberry Flax and Super Nutty)

From now on, whenever I mention Post Great Grains, I’m going to include a comma and say it in a sarcastic tone. Post…Great, Grains. (Spotted by Nick at Hannaford.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new or limited edition product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo and the hashtag #spotted. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

Also, if you’re wondering if we’ve already covered something, search our Flickr photos to find out.

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